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Amazon has acquired healthcare company One Medical advancing its push into healthcare.

The ‘Medtail’ Movement: Amazon Pushes Further into Healthcare with Acquisition of One Medical

Amazon has agreed to acquire healthcare tech company One Medical for $3.9 billion as the race to lead…

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DressX has launched a series of virtual outfits on Meta's new Avatars Store.

Reports: Meta Expands its Avatar Fashion Marketplace with Addition of DressX

Meta has added virtual fashion retailer DressX to the roster of partners creating digital clothing for its new…

News July 20
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Pinterest's new Chief Shopping Officer Julie Bornstein talks about the platform's social commerce ambitions.

From ‘Beautiful Playground’ to ‘Commerce Destination’: Inside the Vision of Pinterest’s New Chief Shopping Officer

Pinterest’s role in the world of social media is blurry — consumers use the platform very differently than…

Features July 19
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4 Ways Brands are Tackling the CSR Imperative

As a result of new regulations and reporting requirements, corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become a top-line concern…

Features July 18
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Inside PUMA’s ‘Humble’ Approach to Metaverse Strategy

When it comes to world building in the metaverse, the creative opportunities are essentially limitless. That’s why, as…

Features July 14
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Amazon has upgraded its dash cart and plans to roll out the new design at Whole Foods

Upgraded Amazon Smart Carts are Rolling into Whole Foods

Amazon has unveiled a new and improved version of its smart shopping cart — called the Dash Cart…

News July 12
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Walmart's debut of AR try-on for furniture is one of several moves AR moves the retail giant has made recently.

Why Walmart is Doubling Down on Augmented Reality

Augmented reality tech is nothing new — in fact, it’s been around since 1968 (surprising, right?). And yet,…

Features July 12
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A Metaverse Action Prep Plan for Brands

You’ve been reading about the metaverse, and you aren’t sure what to do about it yet. Is it…

Executive Viewpoints July 7
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Wayfair Participates in Autonomous Trucking Pilot Along Dallas-Houston Corridor

Home furnishings retailer Wayfair will be part of a six-week autonomous delivery pilot this July and August along…

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